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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Windows and Geometrically Square

I will call these plates "Windows" because that's what they show and I don't really know the pattern name. I bought them about 3 years ago, won them on Ebay and stored them in the dish room and forgot all about them, so this is the first time I am using them. I was looking for my Spode Copeland Chelsea Bird dishes when I accidentally spotted these. I did find the Spode dishes too and they are in the kitchen cabinet and not in the dish room, lol.

I like how colorful the plates are.

Windows dishes near the wndows, here they are. I also had another theme going here, the square shape. Did you notice that?

I bought these set of 3 glass vases in one of my local favorite store, Diane's Frame and Gift Shop. Diane has a room in the back of the store where everything is marked down 50% and I always head there first. They were originally $7 each so I got them for $3.50 each. I inserted some sunburst flowers and morning glory in them.

3 bird cage tealight candle holders complete the centerpiece. They are from Willow House (formerly Southern Living at Home).

I found the bamboo placemats from a church yard sale and paid $1 for them.

I moved this potted Crown of Thorns from the garden, which is a good thing cause we are getting hit by Isaac right now (We're at the end tail of it so it's not too bad) and I had to bring everything from the deck and porches in anyway.

It is so funny that I was with 3 friends when I went to the store when I spotted the vases. I picked them up and my 3 friends all looked at me like "What are you going to do with those?" Of course, an idea was already brewing inside my brain when I saw them. I think they are really cute. I love how the glasses are encased in a handled rustic basket.

In case you have not noticed, yes, they are square.

"Gemma" flatware from Horchow. I love the squarely column handles.

I hope you enjoyed this week's tablescape. I appreciate you stopping by and really enjoy the comments you leave. Thank you so much to the hostesses too. They really give us something exciting to do every single week.

Hi Christine, Wow, love those window plates! What a great surprise you had when you found these after storing them away for three years. Such beautiful plates and each window is gorgeous, the colors just pop. Love the square shape too. Great details, gorgeous little tea lights. Beautfiul………

Christine I love those dishes so much! Seriously! I love the base colors of them as well as the scalloped edges. But I love the picture on them the most. A window just seems to evoke my dreamer side. It's like, I bet everyone who see's these has a vision of their own in their head of what is just beyond the actual window. Isn't that lovely? What a great conversation piece too! Very pretty!

This is one time that if someone calls you "a square", you know it's got to be a compliment!!! :-) This is really terrific, Christine! I love the plates, and those placemats...just $1?!??!?! Wow!!! Now you KNOW I want to steal that Horchow flatware right out from under you. It's fabulous!!!

Hi Christine! Lovely tablescape! You have a dish "room"? Love it! I only have a dish "cabinet"! *winks* Those window plates are great! And I love the napkins and rings, so pretty!Glad you are safe from the storm.Gina

Another winning design for your breakfast table...I adore the rose napkin ring, and I have the same napkin, found at an estate sale. Hope that you have minimal damage from the hurricane. Thanks for inviting us for a peak. Cherry Kay

Om goodness Christine, these window plates are awesome, very unique and so fun, love the shape of them too and I really would enjoy eating in them! To find something in storage, we haven't seen in a long time is the greatest joy, for us tablescapers, right? Your table is gorgeous, with all your great detail and cute small tea lights, all gathered together like that. Enjoy your weekend.FABBY

I knew it! I can spot that Polish Pottery anywhere and you have the largest collection ever!Your whole table is killer. I love love those window plates, and how you stacked them, and love the bamboo placemats. I would have bought those flower vases too. What a neat centerpiece. You have the most interesting tables and collection of dishes that I always enjoy stopping by.Linda

Wow Christine, you do have gorgeous dishes - I have never seen anything like these.LOVE how you paired them with the gorgeous square plate and charger! You've created a gorgeous tablescape! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,Kathy